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My turtle used to try to escape but became very quiet last night and stays still in the water today; does it have white-eye disease?
White-eye disease shows white deposits over the eyes, inflammation, swelling, and the turtle is dull, loses appetite, and scratches its eyes; it can die. Causes include poor water, bacteria, fights. Compare symptoms; if it perks up, it may be fine.
Cat’s right eyeball rolls up — what is this and how to treat?
The white at the inner corner is the nictitating membrane (third eyelid); it may not retract if the cat is tense — observe, it may return when relaxed. If it stays out, the gland may be inflamed/swollen. Use an Elizabethan collar and antibiotic drops 2-3 days; if no recovery, surgery.
My cat is listless, always lying down, cries when touched, and often has (sometimes yellow) eye discharge.
The cat looks like a Scottish Fold; if it lies still and cries when touched, suspect inherited cartilage disease. This is very common in poorly bred folds, causing swollen tail/knee/ankle joints and pain. A vet can confirm and prescribe pain relief and chondroitin.
What to Do About Your Dog’s Cherry Eye
Cherry eye is linked to genetics and eye inflammation; breeds like Bichon, Pomeranian, and Chihuahua are prone. It shows as a red lump in the inner corner. Mild cases may recede with drops, but most need surgery to tuck the gland back and avoid dry eye.
Is it normal for a cat to have eye discharge?
A small amount of eye discharge with no other eye abnormalities is generally normal. However, excessive discharge along with redness, tearing, or inability to open the eyes may indicate heat or infections such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Clean the eyes and use antibiotic eye drops, and see a vet if it does not improve.
What causes eye discharge in a puppy?
A little discharge is normal; a lot may mean heat or inflammation. Clean with antibacterial drops for simple cases, but red swollen eyes need a vet for conjunctivitis or keratitis.
Why are my Golden Retriever’s eyes red?
Red eyes in a Golden Retriever can be caused by internal heat, foreign-object irritation, eye injury, or infections such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Increase your dog's water intake and offer fresh fruits and vegetables to ease mild symptoms.
My dog has a bloated belly, is lethargic, and has red eyes after a heatwave—what could it be?
A bloated belly can come from pregnancy, indigestion with gas, or ascites. Pregnancy shows swollen vulva and enlarged nipples; indigestion makes a hard abdomen, helped by probiotics, digestive aids, and belly massage. Given the prolonged poor appetite, weakness, and lethargy you describe, ascites is more likely—a soft belly with a water-slapping sound—and needs veterinary diagnosis for cardiac, hepatic, or low-protein causes.
Why Is the Fur Above Your Cat’s Eyes Thinning? It’s Often Normal
A bald patch above a cat's eyes is usually normal 'preauricular alopecia' — that brow area overlies scent glands and thins naturally, more so with age or in breeds like Siamese and Maine Coon. Worry only if the skin is red, scaly, or scratched: then rule out mites, ringworm, allergies, or thyroid/adrenal disease with a vet skin scrape.
How to deal with a kitten with a lot of eye discharge?
A little eye discharge is normal, but a lot may mean 'internal heat' or eye disease. If the eye is red/swollen, won't open, tears a lot, or looks cloudy, try neomycin sulfate drops and anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, or with fever/runny nose/poor appetite, see a vet to check for rhinotracheitis or calicivirus. Greasy 'heating' food also causes discharge — give more water and clean the eyes; it usually eases.